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Ropa Vieja

May 2, 2021 995 Views 0 Comments

Ropa Vieja, meaning “old clothes” in Spanish is a traditional Cuban dish. It is typically made with beef, but I’ve also enjoyed it with duck. It’s served over rice and goes great with some platanitos maduros – sweet plantains for just under $2 per serving. Share this:Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in…

Cuban Ham Croquettes (Croquetas de Jamón)

March 28, 2020 4583 Views 0 Comments

Cuban ham croquettes are a great snack and one of my favorite things to eat when I’m home in Florida. Share this:Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to print (Opens in new window)

Guava and Cream Cheese Pastelitos

January 11, 2020 2998 Views 0 Comments

Guava and cream cheese pastelitos or Cuban pastries are one of the foods that I miss most from South Florida. This super easy recipe only requires assembly, baking, and not eating them all while you’re cooking! I love to eat slices of guava and cream cheese while assembling. It’s too good to resist! For only $5.50 make a bunch of…

Picadillo Empanadas

July 3, 2019 1668 Views 0 Comments

Empanadas are one of my favorite things to make with leftover picadillo, and one of the reasons I always make a huge batch of picadillo! For only $0.81 per empanada, these make a great lunch or dinner when you don’t want to cook. This recipe is for a fairly large batch and could feed 6-10 people (typical serving size of…

Cream Cheese Ice Cream with Guava Syrup

June 30, 2019 2612 Views 0 Comments

Guava and cream cheese pastelitos inspired me to make this summer twist on a traditional dessert. Cream cheese ice cream with guava syrup is only $2.50 per recipe, and a great way to cool off in the summer heat. Since sweet syrup is combined with cream cheesy ice cream, you will be left wanting more of this rich dessert. Make…

Cuban Picadillo

June 26, 2019 1461 Views 0 Comments

A traditional Cuban dish for only $2.50 per serving, this Cuban Picadillo is a great dinner that keeps well in the freezer. Make some today! Share this:Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to print (Opens in new window)

Black Beans and Rice

January 16, 2019 1030 Views 0 Comments

Black Beans and Rice are served as a side with basically every Cuban meal. Growing up we would eat them with mojo pork chops or a cuban steak. They're also great just on their own or with some plantains. I like to put the leftovers on tacos or in salads too!

Cuban Steak Sandwich

January 2, 2019 2790 Views 0 Comments

Also known as Pan con Bistec, this Cuban Steak Sandwich is an easy recipe that always comes out tasting great! Try this classic Cuban lunch here! Share this:Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to print (Opens in new window)

Cuban Coffee

December 29, 2018 2498 Views 0 Comments

Cuban coffee they way I grew up on it in South Florida.

Skirt Steak with Chimichuri

November 14, 2018 1030 Views 0 Comments

A Cuban take on skirt steak with a chimichuri sauce to drizzle over the top. The meat for this recipe was provided by the Virginia Tech Meat Center. They have a wide selection of high quality meats from animals processed and raised by the Virginia Tech students. I've had the chance to learn and participate at the meat center and would…